Intermediate Guide to Reading Form 990

This workshop is designed for advanced practitioners to apply a critical, equity-focused eye to Forms 990 and leverage data that tells an organization’s story for greater good.

This interactive, virtual course will help funders better understand the funding perspective and how to use 990s as a tool to assess organizational or collective impact.

After this session, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of Form 990 as an organizational tool and the information it communicates.
• Identify often-cited flags in Form 990 and begin to challenge assumptions.
• Use 990 data to find trends or opportunities in the community.

• Individual: $195
• Group Rate: $165 per person

Register by: April 15

Julie Couturier, CPA, is the director of operations for the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University. Julie is responsible for all financial reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis for the Johnson Center. In addition to her current work for the Johnson Center, Julie is a business and accounting adjunct instructor for Grand Rapids Community College. Learn more about Julie.

Jeff Williams, Ed.D., is the director of the Community Data and Research Lab at the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University. In this role, he oversees a staff of researchers, database experts, and web developers who promote access to data and provide insights into nonprofit and philanthropic organizations and activities. He oversees the lab’s annual research agenda, supervises staff, and is a member of the Johnson Center’s leadership team. Learn more about Jeff.

This session is for grantmakers looking for a deeper, more comprehensive understanding of IRS Form 990.

Please Note: This workshop will NOT be recorded.

Call 616-331-7585 or email [email protected].

Event Venue

Online